Episode Description
After eight years away from live streaming, I returned with a raw, unfiltered conversation about faith, politics, and the courage it takes to speak truth in a polarized world.
Why This Matters for You:
If you’ve ever felt silenced in conversations about faith, exhausted by political divisiveness, or hungry for genuine dialogue that doesn’t fit neatly into cultural boxes - this conversation is for you. I share my journey from political content creator to independent thinker to follower of Christ, and why I believes authentic, face-to-face (even if digital) conversation is the antidote to keyboard warfare.
What You’ll Experience:
This live stream captures the heart of what Order Within is about: truth-seeking, spiritual transformation, and the courage to stand firm in God’s reality even when the culture demands conformity.
You’ll hear personal stories, biblical reflection, cultural commentary, and most importantly - an invitation to join a community that values authentic relationship over performative agreement.
Key Timestamps & Topics
Opening: Why Now? (0:00 - 5:30)
“It’s been eight years since I did a live stream...”
I share my history creating political content in 2017, growing to 5,000 subscribers, and why I burned out and walked away. The toxicity of political discourse, demonetization, and the fascination with Trump’s 2016 election all played a role. But something has shifted - and it’s time to return to live, unfiltered dialogue.
Key Moment: The decision to leave political content behind and the journey toward Christ-centered ministry
Bible Study: Standing Firm in Truth (5:30 - 10:00)
“You belong to God, my dear children...”
I open with my Bible study from 1 John 4:4-6, sharing how morning time in scripture has become the most enriching practice of my life. I reflect on how I’ve read hundreds of self-help books, searched through countless philosophies, but nothing compares to the truth and power found in God’s Word.
Scripture Focus: 1 John 4:4-6 - Victory over false spirits through God’s power within us
Personal Testimony: How scripture transformed my understanding after years of seeking through self-help and philosophy
Why Live Dialogue Matters (10:00 - 18:00)
“You miss the cadence in someone’s voice, their expressions...”
The limitations of comment section theology and keyboard debates. I explain why seeing faces, hearing inflection, and witnessing genuine human connection changes everything.
The Charlie Kirk event inspired me to step back into live streaming - because authentic dialogue is worth the risk.
Community Reflection: The joy of Substack conversations and the hunger for deeper connection
Cultural Observation: How we lose context and compassion when we reduce dialogue to typed comments
Political Independence & Faith Integration (18:00 - 26:00)
“I hope that it doesn’t cancel me out...”
I share shares his political journey: Bush supporter in 2004, discovering Ron Paul in 2008, becoming an independent voter, and eventually voting for Trump. But more importantly, I explain why I can no longer separate faith from political reality when one side actively denies God’s created order.
Honest Confession: The tension of political independence while recognizing objective truth about cultural degradation
Faith Stance: Why Christians cannot in good conscience support ideologies that contradict God’s Word
Addressing Critics: Responding to DMs calling him ignorant, while maintaining humility about not having all answers
The Call to Repentance & Humility (26:00 - 32:00)
“We have to first humble ourselves before God...”
A powerful reminder that transformation starts with looking within, not pointing fingers outward. I reflect on my own arrogance in earlier years and the daily practice of repentance and gratitude for God’s grace through Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Practice: How 1 John provides the framework for discerning truth from deception
Personal Growth: My journey from arrogance to humility through genuine relationship with Christ
Community Encouragement: The explosion of people exploring God and Christ for the first time
Cultural Analysis: Gaslighting & Radicalization (32:00 - 42:00)
“The gaslighting and scapegoating... I can’t tolerate it anymore.”
I address the elephant in the room: the constant characterization of Christians and conservatives as Nazis, fascists, and threats to democracy. I examine how this rhetoric radicalizes people, creates psychological abuse, and demands violent response - and why Christians must refuse to take the bait.
Media Critique: The imbalance in institutional narratives (universities, mainstream media, entertainment)
Christian Response: Why responding with love and truth matters more than winning political battles
Hope Factor: Independent media rising up to counter institutional narratives
Scripture & False Teaching (42:00 - 44:00)
“We have to read scripture... the false rapture, prime example”
A passionate plea to engage with scripture directly rather than relying on popular teachings that may not align with biblical truth. I challenge common Christian assumptions (like the rapture doctrine) and encourages personal study.
Biblical Literacy: The importance of reading God’s Word for yourself
False Doctrine Alert: Questioning popular end-times theology against scripture
Jesus’ Return: Knowing Christ is coming back while staying grounded in present faithfulness
Closing: The Invitation (44:00 - 46:39)
“Call Him into your life, man. Let the spirit lead you.”
I wrap with gratitude for the community, commitment to weekly live streams, and a heartfelt invitation to anyone watching or listening: bring Jesus into your life. The transformation is real when we open our hearts to Him.
Weekly Commitment: Live streams continuing every week
Final Encouragement: Read your Bible, invite Jesus in, let the Spirit lead
Community Appreciation: Gratitude for those engaging authentically in the journey
Key Themes & Takeaways
1. Authentic Dialogue Over Keyboard Combat Live streaming allows for nuance, tone, and human connection that comment sections can’t provide. Real transformation happens in face-to-face conversation (even digital).
2. Faith Cannot Be Separated from Reality When cultural ideologies directly contradict God’s created order and biblical truth, Christians cannot remain neutral or silent. This isn’t about political parties - it’s about objective truth.
3. Repentance & Humility Come First Before pointing fingers at the world’s problems, we must look within, repent of our own arrogance and sin, and humble ourselves before God. Transformation starts with personal surrender.
4. Scripture Is Your Foundation Don’t rely on popular Christian teaching alone. Read God’s Word for yourself, let the Holy Spirit guide you, and test everything against biblical truth.
5. Love Over Retaliation Even when faced with gaslighting, scapegoating, and psychological abuse, Christians are called to respond with love and truth - not to take the bait of radicalization and violence.
6. Community Matters The growing community of believers rediscovering genuine faith is cause for celebration. We need each other for encouragement, accountability, and authentic spiritual growth.
Scripture References
1 John 4:4-6 - “You belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”
Quotes Worth Remembering
“I’ve read hundreds of books, self-help, done tons... but there’s nothing more empowering than I’ve ever read than the good news and scripture.”
“We miss the cadence in someone’s voice, their expressions, their face. I think all those things matter.”
“If we ain’t repenting, then we ain’t doing it. We have to be humble. That’s me. That’s you. That’s all of us.”
“We don’t deserve this grace. We don’t deserve Jesus Christ. But God loves us anyway.”
“The gaslighting and scapegoating... I can’t tolerate it anymore.”
“Read your Bibles, man. Bring Jesus into your life. Call him into your life. Let the spirit lead you. It is transformative if we open our hearts to him.”
About This Live Stream Series
Welcome to the Order Within Live Q&A - a new segment of the Order Within Podcast where I go live weekly for unfiltered, unedited conversations about faith, culture, and authentic Christian living. These streams will be published in full on both YouTube and Substack, creating space for real-time dialogue and genuine community connection.
What Makes This Different:
Raw, unedited content - no polish, just truth
Live interaction with the community
Longer format (45-75 minutes) allowing deep exploration
Visual connection - see the face, hear the voice, feel the authenticity
Weekly consistency building ongoing relationship
How to Engage:
Watch live on YouTube
Catch replays on YouTube and Substack anytime
Join the conversation in comments
Share with others seeking authentic faith dialogue
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Next Live Stream
I will be back next week! Check the Order Within community posts on Substack and YouTube for exact date and time.
Come as you are. Speak your truth. Seek God together.
“It’s the only way. So anyway, I appreciate you all. Thank you for the love. I’ll be back next week. God bless. And until next time.”
